82R11146 JGH-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 567
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and Robert James Pradia of Houston is
reaching that impressive milestone on February 27, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Robert Pradia was born in Houston in 1921, and he
graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School in 1940; answering his
nation's call to duty during World War II, he served as a member of
the U.S. Navy until being wounded in action and honorably
discharged in 1943; he later worked as a letter carrier for the U.S.
Post Office before retiring; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Pradia has enjoyed a
fulfilling marriage to Ruby Wells Pradia, and together the couple
have been blessed with five children, Andre, Reynaldo, Cheryl,
Maureen, and Susan, as well as five grandchildren, Archie,
Reynaldo, Nicholas, Andre, and Alexander; and
WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Pradia attends Our Mother
of Mercy Catholic Church, and he is a lifelong member of the Knights
of St. Peter Claver; and
WHEREAS, Robert Pradia is a source of joy and inspiration to
all who are privileged to know him, and his birthday provides a
welcome opportunity to remind him of the high regard in which he is
held; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Robert James Pradia on the occasion
of his 90th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Pradia as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.